Who should attend: All legal support staff and others preparing documents under the new Supreme Court Civil Rules.

Learning level: Fundamental/Intermediate

Practical applicationsThis course will give you practical advice on how to successfully work within the new rules. Hear from senior counsel and a senior paralegal on how they prepare documents that are right the first time, every time. The registry perspective will enlighten you on what they are looking for and some of the most common reasons for rejection of documents.

This practical course on the New Supreme Court Rules will focus on the common problems and issues that arise when preparing and filing documents and forms. We have canvassed legal support staff, lawyers and the Registry to select the problems and solutions we will be discussing. The faculty will also take your questions and give advice about how to make the best use of the new forms and documents.

Law Society of BC CPD Hours: 1 hour. This course will NOT involve aspects of professional responsibility and ethics, client care and relations, and/or practice management.

Registration includes reference materials. Note: You will receive an email with a link to the online version of the materials approximately one day before the course.